Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your dining table. With its rich, velvety sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta and fragrant garlic, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, each bite will leave you craving more. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes: Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate cream: Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream while stirring constantly, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Season and combine: Stir in salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss in drained pasta until well coated with sauce. Garnish with remaining cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For lighter options, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Feel free to use gluten-free or whole grain pasta. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.